Constitutional Council: Reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko Officially Challenged by Deputies

Opposition deputies have formally challenged the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko to the National Assembly before Senegal's Constitutional Council. They cite Article 54 of the Constitution, arguing that his appointment as Prime Minister created an incompatibility with his parliamentary mandate. His election as President of the Assembly on May 26, 2026, is also contested. The Council has one month to rule.